Do not let mold spores ruin your life

When mold invades your home it can be the cause of so many different problems, ruining furniture, carpets and clothing as well as causing health problems that are going to be detrimental to your lifestyle. Mold removal is important especially if you have black mold growing in your property, this is a toxic mold that can cause a whole host of illnesses to not only you and your family but also visitors and pets. These illnesses can be something trivial such as a sinus infection or something far more serious such as breathing problems and even pneumonia which may result in hospitalization and even death.

Symptoms to look out for include runny noses, respiratory problems and these can range from mild to severe and some people have been known to suffer from skin rashes and diseases.

Ever heard of pathogens? These are prevalent in mold spores and can cause serious illness and infections to people who are vulnerable to such pathogens. This kind of mold is usually only to be found in plants and soil but it can find its way into homes through open doors and windows and this can then affect the occupants.

The first sign of mold in your home is the smell that it gives off, this is usually a musty damp smell and certain people can detect it more easily than others. The odor itself is not only unpleasant but can actually cause illnesses by itself these include headaches, nausea, blocked nasal passages and breathing problems.

But these kinds of illnesses pale into insignificance when it comes to mycotoxins, these toxins can be transferred to humans through the air, ingested via food and also skin contact causing numerous illnesses.

The seriousness of these mycotoxins should not be underestimated, in fact the diseases they can cause are very serious indeed and they include serious respiratory problems and even life threatening problems such as bronchitis and bleeding in the lungs which can be fatal.

It can even cause problems with the digestive tract and also diseases of the liver, internal bleeding in the intestines and vomiting and diarrhea.

In some extreme cases mycotoxins have been known to cause life threatening illnesses such as cancer, tuberculosis, sudden infant death syndrome and lupus.

If you or your family feel unwell and there is mold present in your home then seek medical advice as straightaway, and of course contact a mold removal company as soon as possible.